Car Care Tips

March 2017

Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Livonia drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive mainten...
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If you haven't shopped in the Livonia area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Livonia, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old car for a few more...
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A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and tens of thousands of miles for Livonia drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle — one that hauls...
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Whether we're trying to save money, save gas, or save the environment, most of us Livonia drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in MI, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventive ma...
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Most Livonia drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. MI folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Livonia drivers all know — or should know — that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we ...
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The last new American cars sold in Livonia with a carburetor rolled out of the MI dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Livonia, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that ...
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Buying a new car in Livonia is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Livonia who've been used to driving a new...
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Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Livonia drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Livonia drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your ...
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Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's wh...
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Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine,...
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